Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The Industrial Revolution refers to the shift from traditional industrial practices to new techniques driven by contemporarytechnologies.The first three revolutions were powered by mechanization, electrification, and automation, transforming economies from agrarian to manufacturing-based.These changes improved factory workers' living standards, healthcare, and overall quality of life, while boosting production, competitiveness, and global business.Currently, we are experiencing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), with the world preparing for the next phase: the Fifth Industrial Revolution (Industry 5.0).The first part of the paper explores the technologies of Industry 4.0 and their role as a foundation for Industry 5.0, as well as the socio-economic challenges and the need for advancements in Industry 5.0.The second part discusses potential technologies for Industry 5.0, their applications, and how they can address the challenges of Industry 4.0.
Author: Sandhya Kumar
Institution: Vidyalankar Institute of Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409924936